Former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo could have been 'fooled' to sign for a Saudi Arabian domestic club,.

Ronaldo signed his massive contract at Al-Nassr in January after leaving United by mutual consent during the World Cup this past winter.

But according to Brazil and Barcelona legend Rivaldo, the Portuguese may have not been sure about the type of team he was joining.

He told Mundo Deportivo: “I understand that sometimes the players are fooled by the big contract they sign in Saudi Arabia, but then life there is more closed and football is not always as easy as expected.

“So, you may be going through a phase of some disappointment and even reflection. If the money you're getting makes up for the not-so-happy life you're living right now.

“It would be good for him and for football to see Cristiano Ronaldo return to Real Madrid to finish his career.

“Of course, the fans have to understand that they cannot demand the same from him as when he was 25 or 26-years-old, but he can still help the club in more conquests."